Institute de Francais

I’ve Lived on the French Riviera for 18 Years—This Is the Most Charming Town You Should Visit

"When celebrities and royalty want to perfect their French, Villefranche-sur-Mer’s Institut de Français is where they come. The renowned language school is housed in a beautiful villa overlooking the sea. Blake Lively and Princess Charlene of Monaco are just two of the people who have enrolled in the two- to four-week intensive courses offered here—although I’m sure there were times when they were distracted from their lessons by the view from the classrooms." - Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie writes about travel, wine, and yachting from her home on the Côte d’Azur, where she has lived for nearly two decades. Her stories have appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, CNN Travel, and more. She is also a contributing author to four Lonely Planet guidebooks. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines